Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Perioperative Services team members find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills, and encourage tremendous growth. It's an exhilarating place to build a career. Here, you'll work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists assist on unique and complex procedures, work with the latest technologies and treatments and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols. In fact, people from all over the nation and the world come to Barnes-Jewish for our surgical specialties. The team has the opportunity to work with surgeons deploying the latest technologies (intra-operative MRI, laser surgery, monteris auto litt).
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Evaluates diagnostic and intraoperative monitoring of the nervous system, utilizing the following methods: somatosensory evoked potentials, motor evoked potentials and eletromyography - both triggered and spontaneous. Gain experience and CEUs in preparation for national certification examination (CNIM).
Responsibilities
Performs preoperative diagnostic assessment including formulating a monitoring plan with the surgeon, reviewing the patient's medical record and practicing the Stagnara exam before initial anesthetization.
Performs intraoperative nervous system evaluation immediately following operative exposure. This includes obtaining repeatable, reliable baseline data and gathering subsequent data throughout the procedure with regards to departmental protocols. Identifies meaningful data deviations and clearly communicates these changes to the attending surgeon.
Completes all postoperative documentation. This includes a detailed description of monitoring activities, data compilation and appropriate billing information. Places all documentation in appropriate destination by end of date originated.
Performs all high volume monitoring modalities and procedures independently. Modalities - somatosensory evoked potentials, motor evoked potentials and electromyography - both triggered and spontaneous. Procedures (adult and pediatric) - anterior and posterior spinal surgery (cervical, thoracic and lumbar), selective dorsal rhizotomy, spinal cord detethering.
Performs all low volume monitoring modalities and procedures with supervision. Modalities - cranial nerve monitoring, auditory brainstem response, cortical motor mapping and nerve action potentials. Procedures (adult and pediatric) - complex cranial tumor resection, microvascular decompression, cryo and radiofrequency tumor ablation, peripheral nerve transposition.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree
- Related field of study
Experience
No Experience
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
CPR/AED
Preferred Requirements
Education
Master's Degree
Experience
<2 years
Licenses & Certifications
CNIM
Benefits and Legal Statement
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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $5.5 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 15 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.
BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community healt...h programs and regional economic development.
BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.